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[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Did anyone watch the leadership questions tonight? May's an absoulte shambles who flustered under gentle questioning. Corbyn got both barrels of Tory Paxman and handled it fine.

 

Yes Mark.

 

Interesting that you mention the "fluster" thing.

 

All party politics aside, I was discussing with the wife the differing reactions that male and female have under "spotlight" pressure.

 

Mindful that Paxman is a fairly aggressive interrogator, it's interesting to observe the differing reactions of (M) Corbyn and (F) May.

 

Notwithstanding personality traits / characteristics, we'd agreed that May might flush and fluster under the direct pressure of 1 on 1 male aggressive questioning.

 

Mind, this was a conversation we had before the sessions started.

 

We both agreed that it would be probable that May would "fluster." Wife's view was that, try as you might, for a female, it's a gender trait that is very difficult to overcome and massively frustrating.

 

I wonder if it would have been different if it was a female interrogator? Would May have delivered a more confidant output? (please don't take that as an indication that I, personally, considered May's output to lack credibility )

 

As a foot note, and still trying to rise above the party politics, it was my view that Corbyn had obviously been heavily schooled by the Red Flag media ops team but was still wholly unable to disguise his discomfort at being asked questions about subjects which he has spent his entire political career and personal belief promoting, but is unable to declare in his current role as aspiring PM.

 

On a separate note, and in the spirit of the thread, albeit not "today", just seen this piece about the Walled Off Hotel:

 

https://youtu.be/uripebwGfxI

 

Just another millionaire Trot exploiting a political angle to support the Champagne Socialist lifestyle or a genuine, inspirational and thought provoking work of art??

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

at last , I totally agree with skyhuck:thumbup1:

 

Unreservedly!

[Johny Walker]

Surely you would put your best team forward before the election in order to win.

 

I was trying to be up beat.then agaian he may have a secret weapon😂

[Mark J]

Why bother when there's Boris Johnson opposite?

[Mark J]

Yes Mark.

 

Interesting that you mention the "fluster" thing.

 

All party politics aside, I was discussing with the wife the differing reactions that male and female have under "spotlight" pressure.

 

Mindful that Paxman is a fairly aggressive interrogator, it's interesting to observe the differing reactions of (M) Corbyn and (F) May.

 

 

Paxman should have shouted "Will you use a nulcear bomb" in May's face for a couple of minutes for balance.

[skyhuck]

Why bother when there's Boris Johnson opposite?

 

You genuinely think the two are comparable in their unsuitableness?

[skyhuck]

Yes Mark.

 

Interesting that you mention the "fluster" thing.

 

All party politics aside, I was discussing with the wife the differing reactions that male and female have under "spotlight" pressure.

 

Mindful that Paxman is a fairly aggressive interrogator, it's interesting to observe the differing reactions of (M) Corbyn and (F) May.

 

Notwithstanding personality traits / characteristics, we'd agreed that May might flush and fluster under the direct pressure of 1 on 1 male aggressive questioning.

 

Mind, this was a conversation we had before the sessions started.

 

We both agreed that it would be probable that May would "fluster." Wife's view was that, try as you might, for a female, it's a gender trait that is very difficult to overcome and massively frustrating.

 

I wonder if it would have been different if it was a female interrogator? Would May have delivered a more confidant output? (please don't take that as an indication that I, personally, considered May's output to lack credibility )

 

As a foot note, and still trying to rise above the party politics, it was my view that Corbyn had obviously been heavily schooled by the Red Flag media ops team but was still wholly unable to disguise his discomfort at being asked questions about subjects which he has spent his entire political career and personal belief promoting, but is unable to declare in his current role as aspiring PM.

 

On a separate note, and in the spirit of the thread, albeit not "today", just seen this piece about the Walled Off Hotel:

 

https://youtu.be/uripebwGfxI

 

Just another millionaire Trot exploiting a political angle to support the Champagne Socialist lifestyle or a genuine, inspirational and thought provoking work of art??

 

Mrs T was one of the few exceptions to this I guess.

[Mark J]

After that car crash performance, do you really trust her to negotiate us a deal with real, elected politicians?

 

[Mark J]

You genuinely think the two are comparable in their unsuitableness?

 

Nope, Dianne Abbott is a nightmare. Boris is just acting dumb.

[skyhuck]

After that car crash performance, do you really trust her to negotiate us a deal with real, elected politicians?

 

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Sorry I'm confused

 

Is she not negotiating with the EU?